Use this page to share resources for teaching the 21st Century Skills which we've been studying.

  1. Read over any entries already on this page. Please make sure your link is not a repeat of information already posted.
  2. Click on Edit This Page above
  3. Click below the last entry on this page. You may need to scroll down to do that. Press Enter if needed so there is one blank line before your entry.
  4. Include a link for the website you are referencing.
    (For those of you that want to try something new: If you'd like to make the words a link as in the MindTools example below, use the Insert Link button to create a link to the website. In the Create Link dialog box type the text, such as MindTools, that will be displayed on this page as the link into the Link Text box. Then select the round button next to External Link and copy/paste the web address into the space provided. Click OK.)
  5. After the link include your first and last initials in parentheses.
  6. Identify which of the following 21st Century Skills it relates to: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Technical Reading and Writing Skills, Applied Technical Reasoning Skills, Information Fluency Skills, New Personal Skills, or New Mind-set Skills
  7. Type a couple paragraphs with a description of the website and how it could be used to enhance learning.
  8. Click Save in the bottom right corner when you're done.
  9. Proofread your content and test your link by clicking on it. (Use the Edit This Page button to make any needed corrections.)

Here is an example:
MindTools (submitted by RS) Related skill: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
MindTools is a site that offers a variety of resources and articles to expand your understanding of various skills. For example, under Problem Solving--Introduction there is a link that explains how to create Flow Charts. Some of the tools, such as the Flow Charts example, are free while others are for paying members only. There are sections for other skills besides Problem Solving also, such as Communication Skills, Information Skills, and Decision Making.
The site is designed for people already in the workforce. However, many of the tools could be used to help prepare middle or high school students for their careers. For example, the Cause and Effect Diagrams section teaches brainstorming and concept mapping techniques that include helpful visuals. These are generic skills that can be used in a variety of subjects.